WI's Brandon King smashes his sixth Test fifty: Key stats
What's the story
Opener Brandon King bolstered West Indies in the second innings of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. King scored a fine half-century as the Windies faced a 30-run deficit after the first innings. He added an 85-run opening stand with Joshua Da Silva (36). Notably, King scored a fine 81* in the series opener too.
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King shines in second innings
Powered by Amir Jangoo's ton, the Windies racked up 356 in the first innings. Bangladesh responded with 386, with Towhid Hridoy scoring an unbeaten double-ton.
King and da Silva then gave the visitors a bright start in the second innings. The duo added 85 runs before Taijul Islam dismissed da Silva.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz then removed King, who scored 61 off 84 balls (10 fours and a six).
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A look at his Test numbers
King brought up his half-century off 62 balls in the second session on Day 4. This was his second 50-plus score of the ongoing series.
King now has six half-centuries in the format, with his highest score being 81*.
In 12 Tests (22 innings), the Windies opener has raced to 660 runs at an average of 33.
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His First-Class numbers
Playing his 55th First-Class match, King notched up his 26th half-century. He also has three tons in the format. Across 102 innings, the West Indies opener has raced to 3,314 runs at an average of around 34.